Sunday, January 15, 2012

After much contemplation I've decided to step away from Something She Wrote indefinitely. I have reasons, good reasons, and while it's not quite fair to have been so big on keeping it real but not expose my thinking to you now, I'll simply say that it's time for me to take the quiet path for a while.

I'll be leaving the blog public, so there's access to the archives. A lot of stuff, when I look back through my blogging history, embarrasses me, but there are some quality posts, too.

Maybe there's room for a resurrection in the future.

But either way, this doesn't mean I'm giving up on writing. It's just I'm both reconfiguring and rerouting my path.

I don't want to lose touch entirely, so if you'd like, e-mail me once in a while, and I promise I'll reply. Or, you can find me on Facebook.

Thank you all for everything. This blog and its readers--you who I have connected with--have been a defining part of me for four and a half years.

This doesn't come as a surprise to me. I am almost ready to announce a similar thing--but I am not sure yet of the details or how to do it but it is getting to that time. You've gone through many changes lately and I know your decision will only lead to good things!

It's sad to see you leave but you have to do what's best for you. As of late, what's best for you hasn't been blogging. There's nothing wrong with that. It's been a pleasure reading your quirky adventures. Thanks Janna for everything you've shared and inspired.

I really hope this next part of your journey is a great one. Continue to listen to your heart and you'll do just fine. I'll be sure to check in on you from time to time. Until then, best of luck and success.

I will miss your posts! I look back through my own blog posts and some I truly cringe at, what was I thinking:) But, I'm so glad I'll be able to keep up on FB. I know your future is bright and I can't see what you do next!

Totally understand the need to step away from some things and step up to others. (Funny, I've been absent from Bloggerville for a long while, and am sticking a toe back in to find LOTS of my "circle" has left or is leaving.) :) Huggage and see ya on Facebook!

Just found out about this (because I'm just getting back to blogging after a long hiatus). All the best in your new ventures, Janna. I hope you enjoyed your blogging journey and all the people you've met along the way. :)

So funny-- I come back and you leave nearly at the same time. I had to take a break from my blog for a while too, so I understand. But now I'm feeling the need to come back. Good luck with your new adventures!

Janna can be found as a prose editor at Rose & Thorn Literary Journal, and as a contributor at the humor blog An Army of Ermas. She also writes a column for the Children's Miracle Network of Greater Kansas City newsletter, and is working on various projects and a couple book ideas.